Henry George Grey
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Not to be confused with Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey.
| Sir Henry George Grey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 1766 Northumberland |
| Died | 11 January 1845 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Lieutenant-General Sir Henry George Grey GCH, GCB (25 October 1766 – 11 January 1845) was a British Army officer who served as acting Governor of Cape Colony.
Military career[edit]
Born the son of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, Grey served in the 18th Light Dragoons.[1] He was promoted to major in that regiment on 1 September 1795, having transferred to the 17th Light Dragoons, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 21 April 1794.[1] He served as acting Governor of Cape Colony in 1807 and again in 1811.[2] He was also colonel in the 13th Light Dragoons.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "18th Hussars". Napoleon Series. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Marshall, H. E. (2006). "Our Empire Story". Yesterday's Classics. p. 422. ISBN 978-1599150871.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Francis Craig |
Colonel of the 13th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons 1811–1845 |
Succeeded by Hon. Edward Pyndar Lygon |
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